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Pengesahan Ketua Jabatan:

Tarikh:





UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS

REKA BENTUK KURIKULUM KURSUS DAN RANCANGAN INSTRUKSIONAL


Fakulti : FAKULTI BAHASA DAN KOMUNIKASI
Jabatan : BAHASA DAN KESUSASTERAAN INGGERIS
Semester : 1
Sesi : 2013/2014
Nama Kursus : GENERAL ENGLISH
Kod Kursus : BIU3013
Jam Kredit : 3
Prasyarat : TIADA

(Bagi kursus dengan prasyarat, pelajar mestilah telah menduduki atau menduduki dan lulus berdasarkan
syarat yang ditetpakan oleh fakulti/pusat.)


MAKLUMAT PENSYARAH:

Nama : Dr. Lajiman Janoory (Penyelaras)
E-mail : lajiman@@fbk.upsi.edu.my
No. Bilik : FBK 3-8



















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SINOPSIS KURSUS:

The course is designed to enhance students basic proficiency in the English language. It
integrates vocabulary, grammar structures and the skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and
Writing. The course ensures that students have better ability to use basic English in a variety of
context.

(Kursus ini dirangka untuk meningkatkan penguasaan asas pelajar dalam Bahasa Inggeris. Ia
mengintegrasikan perbendaharaan kata, struktur nahu dan kemahiran-kemahiran Mendengar,
Bertutur, Membaca dan Menulis. Kursus ini memastikan pelajar-pelajar mempunyai keupayaan
lebih baik untuk menggunakan Bahasa Inggeris asas dalam pelbagai konteks.)


HASIL PEMBELAJARAN:

1. Demonstrate proficiency in English language skills. (K3, P3)
2. Respond accurately to information heard. (P4)
3. Comprehend linear and non-linear texts. (K4)
4. Organise materials logically, coherently and cohesively in written form. (P4)
5. Cooperate effectively in group activities. (A2, TS3)


RUJUKAN UTAMA:

Lajiman, J., Mazyani,M., Nadiah Yan, A., et. al. (2013). General English. Tanjung Malim:
Penerbit UPSI.

RUJUKAN SAMPINGAN:

Azar, B. S. (1999). Understanding and using English grammar (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River:
Prentice Hall Regents.



KAEDAH PENGAJARAN:

1. Pertemuan Bersemuka (Face to Face Meeting)
2. Pertemuan Maya (Web Conferencing)
3. Forum Maya (Online Forum)


KAEDAH PENERAPAN KI:
ACTIVITIES/
SOFT SKILLS
KOM KBPM PBPM PSK PIM ETIK KU
Pertemuan
Bersemuka

Pertemuan Maya
3

Forum Maya

PETUNJUK:

KOM Kemahiran Berkomunikasi
KBPM Kemahiran Berfikir dan Penyelesaian Masalah
PBPM Kemahiran Pembelajaran Berterusan dan Pengurusan Maklumat
PSK Kemahiran Kerja Berpasukan
PIM Kemahiran Kepimpinan
ETIK Etika Profesional
KU Kemahiran Keusahawanan

PENILAIAN PRESTASI PELAJAR:
Forum 15%
Assignment (Video-Recorded Speech Presentation) 15%
Mid-Semester Quiz( Listening & Grammar) 15%
Writing Test (Essay Writing) 15%
Final Examination 40%
Jumlah 100%











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PENILAIAN GRED KURSUS UPSI:


Gred Julat Markah PNG(S/K) Taraf
A 80 100 4.00 Cemerlang
A- 75 79 3.75 Cemerlang
B+ 70 74 3.50 Kepujian
B 65 69 3.00 Kepujian
B- 60 64 2.75 Kepujian
C+ 55 59 2.50 Lulus
C 50 54 2.00 Lulus
C- 45 49 1.75 Gagal Boleh Tebus
D+ 40 44 1.50 Gagal Boleh Tebus
D 35 39 1.00 Gagal Wajib Tebus
F 0 34 0 Gagal Wajib Tebus

PENGGREDAN KI :
SKALA KRITERIA
5 Menguasai ciri-ciri KI berkenaan pada tahap cemerlang
4 Menguasai ciri-ciri KI berkenaan pada tahap baik
3 Menguasai ciri-ciri KI berkenaan pada tahap memuaskan
2 Menguasai ciri-ciri KI berkenaan pada tahap minimum
1 Lemah dan perlu diperbaiki







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TEACHING SCHEDULE (14 WEEKS):

WEEK TOPIC LEARNING OUTCOMES
TEACHING
&
LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
SOFT
SKILLS
REFERENCE
Unit 1 Introduction to the course content
and course assessment

HEALTH MATTERS!

Reading
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech- Nouns and Pronouns
Grammar in Focus- The Simple Present
Tense and
The Present
Progressive
Tense
Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking
Speaking in Action- Expressing Interest
Writing- Writing A Memo
Enrichment
At the end of the unit, you should
be able to:
1. identify the main idea of
passages;
2. discuss on a given topic with
a colleague about the dangers of
smoking;
3. complete exercises on
nouns and pronouns and grammar;

4. read and answer
comprehension questions; and
5. write a memo to inform
colleagues about an important
meeting in your school.

1. Face to
Face
Meeting

2. Web
Conferen
-cing

3. Online
Forum


KOM
ETIK

Lajiman, J.,
Mazyani,M., Nadiah
Yan, A., et. al.
(2013). General
English. Tanjung
Malim: Penerbit
UPSI.

Unit 2 GO GREEN!

Reading
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech- Adjectives
Grammar in Focus- The Simple Past
Tense and
The Past
Progressive
Tense
Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking
At the end of the unit, you should
be able to:
1. identify the main idea of
passages;
2. present a talk on the
importance of conserving the
environment during the school
assembly;
3. complete exercises on
adjectives and grammar;
4. read and answer
comprehension questions; and
4. Face to
Face
Meeting

5. Web
Conferen
-cing

6. Online
Forum


KOM
ETIK

Lajiman, J.,
Mazyani,M., Nadiah
Yan, A., et. al.
(2013). General
English. Tanjung
Malim: Penerbit
UPSI.

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Speaking in Action- Requesting for More
Information
Writing- Descriptive Essay
Enrichment

5. write a descriptive essay.

Unit 3 FOOD MARVELS

Reading
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech- Comparison of
Adjectives
Grammar in Focus- The Simple Future
Tense and The
Future
Progressive
Tense
Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking
Speaking in Action- Expressing Disbelief
Writing- Narrative Essay
Enrichment

At the end of the unit, you should
be able to:
1. identify the main idea of
passages;
2. state your opinion on the
banning of soft drinks and low
nutritional snack items in schools;
3. complete exercises on
comparison of adjectives and
grammar;
4. read and answer
comprehension questions; and
5. write a narrative essay
7. Face to
Face
Meeting

8. Web
Conferen
-cing

9. Online
Forum


KOM
ETIK

Lajiman, J.,
Mazyani,M., Nadiah
Yan, A., et. al.
(2013). General
English. Tanjung
Malim: Penerbit
UPSI.

Unit 4 GOOD DEEDS

Reading
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech- Adverbs
Grammar in Focus- The Present Perfect
Tense
Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking
Speaking in Action- Expressing Similar
and Different Opinions
Writing- Expository Essay
Enrichment
At the end of the unit, you should
be able to:
1. identify the main idea and
supporting details of passages;
2. present your view about the
best way to show love to your
country;
3. complete exercises on
adverbs and grammar;
4. read and answer
comprehension questions; and
5. write an expository essay.

10. Face to
Face
Meeting

11. Web
Conferen
-cing

12. Online
Forum


KOM
ETIK

Lajiman, J.,
Mazyani,M., Nadiah
Yan, A., et. al.
(2013). General
English. Tanjung
Malim: Penerbit
UPSI.

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Unit 5 LIVING

Reading
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech- Gerunds and Infinitives
Grammar in Focus- The Future Perfect
Tense
Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking
Speaking in Action- Expressing
Probability
Writing- Process Essay
Enrichment

At the end of the unit, you should
be able to:
1. identify the main idea and
supporting details of passages;
2. talk to a friend on how you
can make your dreams come true;
3. complete exercises on
gerunds and infinitives, and
grammar;
3. read and answer
comprehension questions; and
4. write a process essay.
13. Face to
Face
Meeting

14. Web
Conferen
-cing

15. Online
Forum


KOM
ETIK

Lajiman, J.,
Mazyani,M., Nadiah
Yan, A., et. al.
(2013). General
English. Tanjung
Malim: Penerbit
UPSI.

Unit 6 TRAVELLING

Reading
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech- Modals
Grammar in Focus- The Present Perfect
Progressive Tense
Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking
Speaking in Action- Asking for
Information
Writing- Paragraphs to Describe Graphs
and Charts
Enrichment

At the end of the unit, you should
be able to:
1. skim the articles for the main
idea and supporting details;
2. state your opinion on
travelling is a means of education;
3. complete exercises on
modals and grammar;
4. read and answer
comprehension questions; and
5. write a paragraph to
describe graphs/charts.

16. Face to
Face
Meeting

17. Web
Conferen
-cing

18. Online
Forum


KOM
ETIK

Lajiman, J.,
Mazyani,M., Nadiah
Yan, A., et. al.
(2013). General
English. Tanjung
Malim: Penerbit
UPSI.

Unit 7 DANGERS FROM SPACE

Reading
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech- Conjunction
Grammar in Focus- The Past Perfect
At the end of the unit, you should
be able to:
1. identify the main idea of
passages;
2. discuss with your online
friends how catastrophic events all
19. Face to
Face
Meeting

20. Web
Conferen
-cing


KOM
ETIK

Lajiman, J.,
Mazyani,M., Nadiah
Yan, A., et. al.
(2013). General
English. Tanjung
Malim: Penerbit
UPSI.
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Progressive Tense
Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking
Speaking in Action- Recognising and
Interpreting Views
Writing- Definition Essay
Enrichment

over the world affect you;
3. complete exercises on
conjunctions and grammar;
4. read and answer
comprehension questions; and
5. write a definition essay

21. Online
Forum

Unit 8 EDUCATION FOR ALL

Reading
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech- Prepositions
Grammar in Focus- The Future Perfect
Progressive Tense
Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking
Speaking in Action- Asking for and Giving
Recommendations
Writing- Compare and Contrast Essay
Enrichment

At the end of the unit, you should
be able to:
1. identify the main idea of
passages;
2. discuss in you group forum
what the classroom will be like in
the year 2050;
3. complete exercises on
prepositions and grammar;
4. read and answer
comprehension questions; and
5. write a compare and
contrast essay.

22. Face to
Face
Meeting

23. Web
Conferen
-cing

24. Online
Forum


KOM
ETIK

Lajiman, J.,
Mazyani,M., Nadiah
Yan, A., et. al.
(2013). General
English. Tanjung
Malim: Penerbit
UPSI.

Unit 9 RECIPE FOR INSPIRATION

Reading
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech- Revision
Grammar in Focus- The Passive Voice
Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking
Speaking in Action- Making a Successful
Presentation
Writing- Cause and Effect Essay
Enrichment

At the end of the unit, you should
be able to:
1. identify the main idea of
passages;
2. present a motivational
speech titled Don't put things for
tomorrow, when you can do it
today;
3. complete exercises on
adjectives and adverbs, and
grammar;
4. read and answer
comprehension questions; and
25. Face to
Face
Meeting

26. Web
Conferen
-cing

27. Online
Forum


KOM
ETIK

Lajiman, J.,
Mazyani,M., Nadiah
Yan, A., et. al.
(2013). General
English. Tanjung
Malim: Penerbit
UPSI.

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5. write a cause and effect
essay.
Unit 10 THE COBBLERS STITCH

Reading
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech- Subject-Verb
Agreement
Grammar in Action
Listening and Speaking
Speaking in Action- Managing a Group
Discussion
Writing- Argumentative Essay
Enrichment
At the end of the unit, you should
be able to:
1. identify the main idea of
passages;
2. present a speech on the
influence of fashion on todays
youth;
3. complete exercises on
subject-verb agreement and
grammar;
4. read and answer
comprehension questions; and
5. write an argumentative
essay.

28. Face to
Face
Meeting

29. Web
Conferen
-cing

30. Online
Forum


KOM
ETIK

Lajiman, J.,
Mazyani,M., Nadiah
Yan, A., et. al.
(2013). General
English. Tanjung
Malim: Penerbit
UPSI.